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Perantoni, Daniel
Contemporary systems and trends for the tuba
New music, new rules: Daniel Perantoni explores extended techniques, graphic notation and the evolving language of the tuba.
Brass Bulletin No 11 · 1975
Tucci, Robert
The tuba in Europe
Why does the tuba sound different across Europe? Robert Tucci explores national styles, instruments and orchestral traditions.
Brass Bulletin No 11 · 1975
Lelong, Fernand · Coutet, Robert
The tuba in France
How did the tuba emerge as an orchestral force? Fernand Lelong and Robert Coutet trace its path—from serpent to Sax—and its rapid rise.
Brass Bulletin No 13 · 1976
Mende, Emilie
The tuba, Benjamin of the brass family
Where does the tuba come from? From serpent to ophicleide to saxhorns, this article traces a lesser-known path to the modern instrument.
Brass Bulletin No 17 · 1977
Bobo, Roger
And approach the realm of making beautiful music
A rare and powerful call from maestro Roger Bobo: at the height of the “Tuba Explosion”, he challenges players to define — at last — the ideal instrument.
Brass Bulletin No 18 · 1977
Stancil, Daniel D.
Use of a spectral model in developing concepts of tuba timbre
Can great tuba sound be measured? This groundbreaking study turns timbre into data — offering a visual model that could transform how players hear and shape their sound.
Brass Bulletin No 19 · 1977
Bobo, Roger
Yes or no? Beware!
Do we or do we not play transcriptions?
“Transcriptions: yes or no? Beware.” Roger Bobo challenges tubists to rethink repertoire, taste, and tradition in a bold call for musical judgment and artistic freedom.
Brass Bulletin No 21 · 1978
Bobo, Roger
Symposium 1978
Eyes toward the future
Beyond the instrument: Roger Bobo calls for open minds at Symposium ’78—urging tubists to seek inspiration, question identity, and look boldly toward the future.
Brass Bulletin No 21 · 1978
Kurath, Willi
Tuba and Euphonium today
A new era for low brass: Willy Kurath explores how modern tuba and euphonium design—driven by innovation and collaboration—redefines sound, technique, and solo potential.
Brass Bulletin No 23 · 1978
Waldeck, Lewis
Symphonic tuba playing
A warning from the orchestra: Lewis Waldeck challenges modern tuba playing—calling for a return from solo brilliance to the dark, blended power of true symphonic sound.
Brass Bulletin No 23 · 1978
Johnson, Tommy
A guide to commercial tuba playing in the Los Angeles area
Hollywood reality check: Tommy Johnson reveals what it really takes to become a commercial tuba player in Los Angeles—skill, versatility… and patience.
Brass Bulletin No 25 · 1979
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
John Fletcher
Interview
From brass bands to chamber ensembles, John Fletcher reflects on the rapid rise of young British tubists and the changing role of the instrument.
Brass Bulletin No 27 · 1979
Bishop, Ronald T.
Cleveland Orchestra Audition in 1966
George Szell’s demanding 1966 audition process unfolds through orchestral excerpts, dynamic extremes and the search for absolute ensemble precision.
Brass Bulletin No 31 · 1980
Coutet, Robert
Henri Renart (1887-1979)
Interview
Henri Renart looks back on a remarkable musical life, from the wind bands of northern France to Paris’s leading orchestras, performing under renowned conductors while witnessing decades of change in performance, recording, teaching, and brass playing.
Brass Bulletin No 32 · 1980
Bobo, Roger
Arnold Jacobs
Interview
Two tuba giants meet in 1979 Chicago, where Arnold Jacobs turns technique, sound, orchestral life and pedagogy into a lasting musical ethic.
Brass Bulletin No 33 · 1981
Bobo, Roger
Arnold Jacobs
Interview
From Curtis to Chicago, a tuba player's path crosses Reiner, Koussevitzky and Ormandy, while teaching evolves toward breathing, thought and musical function.
Brass Bulletin No 34 · 1981
Hirsbrunner, Peter
The history of the big York-Hirsbrunner Tuba
The instrument maker's point of view
A legendary orchestral tuba became the starting point for rethinking how craftsmanship, industrial methods and musical results rarely follow the same path.
Brass Bulletin No 40 · 1982
Bobo, Roger
Tuba/Euphonium Symposium 1978
Looking Back
Brass Bulletin No 25 · 1979
Aitken, Thomas
Melvyn Poore
Tuba britannica
Brass Bulletin No 46 · 1984
Aitken, Thomas
John Fletcher
Tuba britannica
Brass Bulletin No 47 · 1984
Gros, Edouard
How and why I became a musician
Brass Bulletin No 50 · 1985
Gros, Edouard
How and why I became a musician II
Brass Bulletin No 51 · 1985
Gros, Edouard
How and why I became a musician III
Brass Bulletin No 52 · 1985
Gros, Edouard
How and Why I Became a Musician IV
Brass Bulletin No 53 · 1986
Gros, Edouard
How and why I became a musician V
Brass Bulletin No 54 · 1986
Gros, Edouard
How and why I became a musician VI
Brass Bulletin No 55 · 1986
Laplace, Michel
Tubas in Jazz and Popular Music
Brass Bulletin No 56 · 1986
Gros, Edouard
How and why I became a musician VII [end]
Brass Bulletin No 56 · 1986
Laplace, Michel
Tubas in Jazz and Popular Music
Brass Bulletin No 57 · 1987
Culbertson, Mel
The tuba in the brass quintet
Brass Bulletin No 63 · 1988
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
The low-down... with Marc Steckar
Brass Bulletin No 63 · 1988
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
The song of the Serpent or The Obsession of Michel Godard
Brass Bulletin No 67 · 1989
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Roger Bobo
Poet of the Tuba
Brass Bulletin No 70 · 1990
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
The tuba in Germany
Meeting with Dietrich Unkrodt
Brass Bulletin No 71 · 1990
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
CIEM Geneva 1991
Geneva opens the door to the Tuba
Brass Bulletin No 72 · 1990
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Floyd Cooley
Tuba of the San Francisco Symphony
Brass Bulletin No 72 · 1990
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Geneva Competition 1991
Triumph of the tuba
Brass Bulletin No 76 · 1991
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Jens Bjorn-Larsen
Historic winner
Brass Bulletin No 76 · 1991
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Birmingham 1995
2nd Annual National Tuba and Euphonium Conference
Brass Bulletin No 90 · 1995
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Harri Lidsle
Master stroke of a young Finnish tubist
Brass Bulletin No 92 · 1995
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Sam Pilafian
Traveling tubist
Brass Bulletin No 93 · 1996
Pfisterer, Philippe
1997 - Tuba & euphonium featured at Guebwiller
Brass Bulletin No 93 · 1996
Bobo, Roger
Reflections on the tuba, teaching and music
Brass Bulletin No 94 · 1996
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Markneukirchen 1996
31st annual international instrumental competition • Horn • Tuba
Brass Bulletin No 95 · 1996
Mathez, Jean-Pierre · Mead, Steven
Guebwiller France
World competition for tuba & euphonium
Brass Bulletin No 100 · 1997
Mathez, Jeremy
Stadl-Paura Tuba Festival 1998
Brass Bulletin No 103 · 1998
Preiss, Heinz
Schloss Kremsegg: Ophicleïde in C
Brass Bulletin No 104 · 1998
Kristofl, Siegfried
Schloss Kremsegg: Serpent in C
Brass Bulletin No 105 · 1999
Mathez, Jeremy
Fernand Lelong, half a century of tuba in France
Brass Bulletin No 106 · 1999
Levachkine, Alexeï
A short history of the tuba in Russia
Brass Bulletin No 107 · 1999
Levachkine, Alexeï
A short history of the tuba in Russia
Brass Bulletin No 108 · 1999
Mathez, Jeremy
Simon Styles - gentleman and tuba player
Brass Bulletin No 111 · 2000
Baranova, Katerina
Brno - Tuba Competition 2000
Brass Bulletin No 112 · 2000
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
12 Tubists in search of a future...
Brass Bulletin No 114 · 2001
Kövesdi, Levente
A voyage with Roland Szentpali, Hungarian tubist and composer
Brass Bulletin No 116 · 2001
Mathez, Jeremy
Lahti Brass Festival - International Tuba & Euphonium Conference
Brass Bulletin No 116 · 2001
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Shuko Kuramoto - Fairy magic on the tuba
Brass Bulletin No 119 · 2002
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Jon Sass
A giant tuba, a giant on the tuba
Brass Bulletin No 120 · 2002
Sass, Jon
Jon Sass - Confidences of a happy tuba player
Brass Bulletin No 121 · 2003
Smith, Daryl
25 tubas... 1 cimbasso - 20 years developing tubas while playing them
Brass Bulletin No 122 · 2003